Wow! GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! You may think my use of exclamation points is excessive but think again!!!!!!!!! I think you’re on to something here. Seriously, I may just have to try this (and give you full credit of course!)
On another note, I don’t know how you manage to pull off the quantity of large pieces that you do. I suspect you have super-powers and/or perhaps require zero sleep. And if not, what’s your secret?

I really LOVE your blanket! It’s a great combination of fabric and crochet. I might actually be quite inspired by it! Right now got lots of projects on the go so its one I’ll file away in my head for the future.
Well done. Fiona x

Just having a catch up with you, Heidi, and O-M-G, this is truly stunning, an original. I just knew this was going to be extraordinarily special. I’m totally in love with this and it’s going in my inspiration pile. Gorgeous, girlfriend Josie

Hey there Eileen, no hole punching involved, just good old needle & crochet thread for the blanket stitch.
I have a tailors awl on it’s ay to me which should make things a little easier on the next project (I hope).

This is one of the loveliest things I’ve seen in a long time. I would love to do something like this, but my sewing skills are seriously lacking. But what a wonderful heirloom blanket! Such perfect colors and so perfectly stitched!

I came across your blog via pinterest and really love your crochet projects, they are very inpirational. I am definately going to have a go at this project. I won a full fat quarter set of the “Sweet Broderie” fabrics from the lovely Rosalie Quinlan last year and was waiting for the right project to use them and I think this is the one.
Keep up the good work.
Jane:0)

Lee

June 26, 2011 at 9:43 am (4 years ago)

oh this is so pretty… i love it!

acs

July 4, 2011 at 1:10 pm (4 years ago)

By golly, you are AWESOME! My husband was diagnosed with cancer not long ago and I have been wanting to make something out of his old clothes for my children as a keepsake. Now I know what to make. THANK YOU.

Sena

July 23, 2011 at 1:57 pm (4 years ago)

Such a great idea! Good thing you stuck with it, that is an awesome blanket!

Carol

September 2, 2011 at 10:41 am (4 years ago)

Hello, just found this gorgous blanket you made. On pinterest. Just wanted to know if the fabric squares are single or did you sew two together first? Would really like to know, thinking of trying it. Thanks for a reply. [email protected]

Hey there Carol!
All of the fabric squares were made before all of the crochet was added. I simply sewed two 5″ squares together (wrong sides), flipped the square right side out and topstitched. It’s then ready for the blanket stitch & crochet.
xxh

Love it! It was a lot of work to get the blanket stitch, and then the crochet. I actually think you worked pretty fast (it would take me a few years Thanks for sharing.

Kim

October 3, 2011 at 1:37 pm (4 years ago)

This is a great idea. Thanks for the inspiration.

MykasMom

October 3, 2011 at 7:01 pm (4 years ago)

This is such a clever idea, In all my years of Crafting (51) I have never seen anyone put sewing and crocheting together this way, what a great idea. This is really a very “Spiffy” lil blanket and you should be very proud! I think you’ve given lots of us Ole Gals something to think about!

This is gorgeous. I’m wondering how you treated the back of the fabric squares. How are they finished? It seems to me they would need some sort of backing.
I’ve made many Kaffe Fassett quilts and I love, love all of his fabric. I always have scraps that I could use in this manner but what to do with the back of the fabric??

Deb

October 4, 2011 at 2:44 am (4 years ago)

GORGEOUS!!!!! Great use of stash bits. Can’t wait to try this myself!

Dorothee-Maria

October 4, 2011 at 2:46 am (4 years ago)

I think it’s wonderful, amazingly beautiful.
And so very inspiring!
I really feel the need to try that to! Soon!
Thank you!

Deborah

What a great idea! I have a bunch of crocheted pieces, but ran out of steam before I finished the original project. I could see them put together with fabric pieces like this. Can’t wait to match up my crocheted pieces with fabric swatches.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Jan

Ruth

October 24, 2011 at 4:35 pm (4 years ago)

A-mazing! I love it! thank you so much – this is a wonderful idea!

JenB

January 3, 2012 at 11:50 am (4 years ago)

this is lovely. I just learned to crochet last year but I’m not much into sewing (yet!). would love a tutoial!! Happy New Year

Vicky

January 3, 2012 at 6:15 pm (4 years ago)

What a fabulous blanket….. Don’t know how I missed this.

R Avery

January 4, 2012 at 8:23 am (4 years ago)

Why didn’t you put small squares of material in the corners too.. any way I loved the idea and will try to make one for our hosp. volunteers. lap rug size you said..Rusty in California..

Linda

January 4, 2012 at 11:17 am (4 years ago)

so pretty…not sure I would have persevered but it looks wonderful…and I LOVE Kaffe’s fabrics!

I’m just so motivated to pick up the crochet hook and combine it with my newfound quilting fetish – I might have a go at a similar project myself, thanks for the article!

Claudia

January 4, 2012 at 11:53 pm (4 years ago)

Aaaahhhh! You’ve done it! Super! Phantastic! Wonderful! Awesome and pretty! I have been waiting to see what it will look like when finished and all I can say is “Congratulations”. Your work is perfect! Greetings from Germany

This is lovely and of course it went straight onto Pinterst for the world (or my little band of followers) to see. A tutorial would be awesome! I can’t wait to try this out. I see it as christmas presents in the future.

Happy New Year!
Thank you all so much for your lovely words and mentions.
xxh
@ Becky MaloufF – Thank you for posting my blanket up on Pinterest – one of my favourite place to be in the morning.
@Deborah – (Sewcheting!) Brilliant I may have to use that in the future.

Found you blanket surfing on blogs. I just love this idea!! How cool is this! I quilt, and make crochet blankets. Never combined them.

Babs

January 12, 2012 at 10:10 pm (4 years ago)

That is so very cool I think I would like trying to do that.

Doris Cattell

January 13, 2012 at 3:11 am (4 years ago)

nice way too USE up all scrap’s from Fabric too Yarn…………
Lv it ty for sharing

pinsandkneedles

January 13, 2012 at 4:26 pm (4 years ago)

I love your Kaffe sewchet quilt. I have been toying with a similar idea for a while, but using some embroidered/embellished squares as well. Do you think the fabric squares could benefit from the addition of some batting? Although when I look more closely, your fabrics look heavier than what I was planning on using. Looking forward to having a go. Will be happy if mine’s even 1/2 as gorgeous as yours!

Thank you for your great question Pins & Needles;
Adding batting would be great for a lovely warm winter blanket. It might be a little fiddly to do with charm squares (5×5″) but definately worth it with larger ones.
I can’t wait to see your blanket!
xxh
p.s I used 100% cotton fabric & yarn for blanket which might account for the weighty look.

Paula

January 18, 2012 at 4:06 pm (4 years ago)

I love it! Great idea!

Tara

January 28, 2012 at 7:17 am (4 years ago)

did you ever do the tutorial I would love to see it.

tara

January 28, 2012 at 7:22 am (4 years ago)

did you ever do the tutorial? would love to see it, or purchase instructions.

Gretchen Beck

February 15, 2012 at 8:20 am (3 years ago)

So happy with this idea. I have had childrens fabric with squares of ducks, dolls ,, etc. I usually quilt around the center pieces then edge the blanket. This just looks so original. Did you ever get the tailors awl(sp)? Did it help? Love your site. I found you on pintrest. Need another project like a hole in the head. But can’t wait to start this. Thanks.

Hey there Betty,
I don’t think you will have a problem at all doing this balnket. You only need to know 4 crochet stitches and they are the easiest/commonest of the lot.
I will send you an email with a link to the tutorial and some written instructions for the basic stitches.
Have fun!
xh

Ellie

February 26, 2012 at 5:48 am (3 years ago)

I love this! I recently bought the Sharp Crochet hook and I think it would work great with this!

fay

hey there Fay,
The fabric squares should be right sides together before sewing. Sew around the edge leaving a little gap. Turn squares inside out so the right sides are exposed. Sew the little gap together and top stitch.
xh

Liz Brooks

June 9, 2012 at 2:55 pm (3 years ago)

I approve of ‘spiffy’!

Patricia Kraft

June 10, 2012 at 10:52 pm (3 years ago)

What a great idea! I have tons of fat quarters that would look great with a crocheted border around them in a quilt. Very clever. Did you have any problem with fraying of the fabric? I would love the instructions for this. Thank you so much!

Stacy

I love this, it’s so pretty. I may have missed the post, but is there a way to get or purchase instuctions? I would really love to try this. Thanks.

Stacy

July 7, 2012 at 3:01 am (3 years ago)

Sorry, just saw the tutorial/instructions.

Janie Daniels

July 9, 2012 at 3:54 am (3 years ago)

VERY clever idea! I have crocheted for years but never dreamed of combining the work with fabric? I wonder if this would work with flannel? My granddaughter would be thrilled! PLEASE share instructions to my e-mail inbox. Thanks in advance.

hey Janie,
Thank you for stopping by Sewing Daisies. Crocheting with flannel should be a cinch. I don’t even think you will need to do the blanket stitch before hand. I small sharp crochet hook should be able to work through flannel easily.
p.s I have sent you the link for the online tutorial. (I don’t have a PDF version).
xh

Thank you all or your lovely feedback. I hope you all enjoy the pattern and please don’t forget to send me a photo of your finished blanket!
xh

Brandie

July 25, 2012 at 10:02 am (3 years ago)

Would you mind sending the same to me?? Looked at the crochet chart and almost passed out! I’m a knitter at heart, but can usually tackle crochet, if it is in the written form. Lol!! This pattern is AMAZING, BTW….thanks so soooo much for sharing. I can’t believe I have a way to combine fabric and yarn now!! Yay rah!:)

Allison

December 23, 2012 at 3:44 pm (3 years ago)

I would love to make one of these, but have never made a quilt or blanket before. I’m fairly new to sewing, and am even newer to crotcheting, but I am in love with this quilt and want one of my own!! Do you have a tutorial somewhere for this quilt? I think it’s one of the most beautiful quilts I’ve ever seen!

This looks so fun and I would love to use some fleece squares in the blanket design but, I don’t know how to do crochet and I only know basic stitches. I am eager and still want to learn any suggestions? Thank you.

Hey there Susan,
Thank you for posting your question. The ‘Fusion Blanket’ is really easy to make as it only uses a few basic crochet stitches – the Single Crochet, Chain & Treble (I use US terms).
The following link will help you out on those basic stitches (check out the How-To Manual) or alternatively there are loads of YouTube videos that teaches the stitches.http://sd.sixfive.com.au/sewing_daisies/crochet-symbols-the-basics.html
cheers Heidi

Dora

August 7, 2013 at 1:59 am (2 years ago)

it’s a beauty. congrats!

Me

September 26, 2013 at 2:50 pm (2 years ago)

Very cute!! I am going to make some except I am going to use fleece!!
I have several scraps from making fleece blankets. I was planning to try something like this with the scraps, and after seeing your beautiful blanket, I have to make a few!!

Kel

February 8, 2015 at 4:47 pm (6 months ago)

Hi, I love your blanket, however the tutorial link no longer works. Would it be possible for you to email the tutorial to me?
Thanks
Kel

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